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Which is the device that measures wind direction and its intensity?(a) Wind socks(b) Weather vane(c) Pin wheels(d) AnemometersThis question was posed to me in an online quiz.Query is from Vertical Axis Wind Mill in chapter Wind Energy of Energy Engineering

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Right answer is (d) Anemometers

Easiest explanation: An anemometer is any DEVICE that measures wind direction and INTENSITY. It MAY be SIMPLE, such as the devices described above, or it may be a complex, computer-aided machine that measures and records wind patterns over time. More advanced anemometer machines are used to aid in professional weather reporting and air traffic control.



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